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Sunday, June 07, 2009

This week at the Supreme Court: Our Denedo lookout remains perched in the CAAFlog crow's nest. Stay tuned for a cry of "Denedo ho!" about 1000 tomorrow.

This week at CAAF: CAAF has no oral arguments scheduled this week.

This week at the CCAs: None of the CCAs will be hearing oral argument this week.

This week in Congress: The House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy will hold a hearing on Thursday at 1000 on H.R. 569, a bill that would expand the Supreme Court's certiorari jurisdiction over court-martial cases.

Just a piece of friendly advice, depending on how Denedo works out today you might actually get another shot at appeal. So, cancel your LSAT seat this time and don't rely on eBay to get the books. Take a course or get the latest study materials from the test people.

And as a general matter, don't rely on the performance of some unknown third party to get you something at the last minute when your future is at stake.

Its Ok, I can retake it three times....Anyways, its much like an IQ test, either you have the analytical skills or you don't. I'll do fine, you are talking to the guy that took 8 CLEP tests (while in confinement at Lackland) and passed every single one without studying.

I did extremely well on these practice questions.

No, I wouldn't expect my "convictions" to do me in. I was able to get a firearms card (the FBI told them it was ok).

I'll check with the school and bar to see how they'll react. I remember seeing stories years ago of "convicts" earning their law degree. I remember in particular one who was convicted of murder but was not admitted into the bar.

12 The Court has released the opinion in United States v. Denedo (08-267). Affirmed and remanded, with Justice Kennedy writing for the Court. Justice Roberts concurs in part and dissents in part joined by Justices Scalia Thomas and Alito.

"I'm sure that even though you may be a certified genius, you are incorrect: You can dramatically improve your LSAT score by doing past LSAT tests."

What is wrong with your statement?

Your statement makes a premise that I believe studying would not improve LSAT scores. A strawman.

In addition you believe that whatever law school looks at my scores will "average them out", which may be true, but not always. You are also assuming that I will indeed take a retest without considering my score will be high enough without the need for such an action.